.Essendon holds Adelaide at Wonder Stadium in an intriguing clash to begin Round 19 on Friday evening. The Bombers (10-6-1, 98.8%) are recoiling from an unsatisfying loss to Melbourne last Saturday and also are seeking to continue their recent authority over the Crows. On The Other Hand, Adelaide (6-10-1, 105.0%) is wanting to result in an upset at Docklands that would certainly deliver shivers through Essendon as it forms a finals assault. Around 19WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Specify a deposit limit.Watch every activity of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Time LIVE with no ad-breaks in the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of charge test today >' Our team have no suggestion, our company actually don't'|01:22 Essendon has won seven consecutive activities against Adelaide, dating back to 2017. Further, the Bombers have succeeded 4 successive games against the Crows at Marvel Coliseum. Brad Scott brought in an appealing telephone call at collection, withdrawing proficient ruckman Todd Goldstein in place of key onward Peter Wright (omitted) as the Dons take 2 rucks into Friday night's clash. Dyson Heppell as well as Chip Hind were also lost. Matthew Nicks' match committee made an eyebrow-raising telephone call of their own, choosing to rest stalwart forward Taylor Pedestrian as well as consist of protector Mitch Hinge. St Kilda terrific Leigh Montagna possessed Essendon "in the weapon" in the lead-up to Friday evening. "It was actually really unsatisfactory," Montagna said to Fox Footy of the Bombing Planes' Sphere 18 reduction to the Demons. "I have actually obtained all of them in the weapon since they play in the third-lowest tension rating games for the period. "When they have actually played in stressful video games, they are actually right now 3-4-1. They are actually 7-2 in low-pressure video games, where it's under 180-- the tension variety that our team use as normal-- and also they've stopped working the exam 3 out of the final 4 times. "You've got to start to question: are they tough enough around the contest and are they determined good enough? I'm placing it on Essendon. They have actually performed some wonderful factors this year and they've made progress, but in these large games versus solid resistance, I don't believe they have actually stood up-- and also is actually the next degree they've got to come to if they wish to succeed an ultimate." The game obtains underway at 7:40 pm AEST coming from Wonder Stadium.Watch it live on Fox Footy (stations 504), streaming on Kayo or even via Hubbl from 6:30 pm AEST.ROLLING UPDATESThe Bombers created a hot begin to the activity, kicking the very first 3 targets. 2 of the them came through Harry Jones, who looked ominous playing off a wing.Essendon younger weapon Nate Caddy provided the emphasize of the first one-fourth, skyrocketing high to take down a captivating mark." There's the future right certainly there," analyst James Brayshaw said.Fox Footy expert Garry Lyon stated Adelaide was "weak" coming from a tension standpoint early. But the Crows responded along with the following three goals of the video game to take the lead early in the 2nd quarter.The downside for Adelaide, however, was actually that Scar Murray was subbed out with a knee trauma, along with Brayden Cook infused right into the game.Essendon after that responded with the next 2 goals by means of Sam Durham as well as Kyle Langford. Durham's outstanding surge in 2024 continued, along with 15 fingertips in merely over one fourth." They have actually reached perform something regarding Durham now. It's out of management," Matthew Richardson claimed in commentary.But quick objectives to Zac Taylor, Ben Keays and Darcy Fogarty-- the latter due to some dazzling ball motion-- placed the Crows back in front." They look canny," Brian Taylor stated of the Crows in commentary.Darcy Fogarty then booted his second prior to Keays oozed with his 3rd to make it seven direct Crows targets. Sam Berry nailed another mins later on to make it 8 straight." What is actually taking place?" Brayshaw said.Essendon kicked the last 2 objectives of the 2nd condition to reduce Adelaide's lead to 23 points at half-time, yet its sloppy fingertip from protection was disconcerting." The back 6 handball video game has been poor," Fox Footy's Nathan Buckley said.The Bombers received the suitable begin to 3rd condition, along with 4 fast targets to Jade Gresham, Caddy (2) as well as Kyle Langford to cut the scope to one factor." Can you believe it?" Brayshaw said.Adelaide reacted with a couple of goals to Josh Rachele as well as Keays, with the later's significant a not likely long-range soccer goal.But Sam Draper as well as Jye Caldwell responded with their own majors for the Bombers to establish a 10-point lead at three quarter-time as bush, engrossing competition continued.Just before the three quarter-time siren though, Caddy was associated with an accident along with Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson that left the second dazed. Caddy can experience analysis from the Match Customer review Police officer for it.So, also, might Keays for a handle on Caldwell that triggered the Bombing planes midfielder being subbed away from the activity along with concussion.Merrett then snuck ahead for Essendon to boot the first goal of the 4th condition, presenting the Bombing planes' trigger 16 ponts. However the Crows always kept within striking proximity as Keays stopped his career-high 5th major.After an arm-wrestle between the 2 crews, Gresham burst by means of a deduction as well as popped an elegant checkside target to provide the the Bombers some breathing time. Yet once more the Crows responded, along with Fogarty popping two even more targets to take his tally to 4 and also reduced Essendon's bring about three points.Follow Essendon v Adelaide in our real-time blogging site below!